Accelerate Columbus 2027
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFQ033090
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
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About this opportunity
The City of Columbus, Ohio Department of Development is seeking applications from individuals, firms, and organizations to administer small business, entrepreneur, and nonprofit training programs and services under Accelerate Columbus 2027, with applications due July 22, 2026.
The program targets aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small businesses within Columbus city limits with 15 or fewer W-2 employees, and existing nonprofits within the city providing direct services to households below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold. Applicants will deliver structured training, advising, and technical assistance addressing gaps identified in the City's Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and Columbus Small Business Agenda. The program is in its sixth year of operation.
Opportunity text
Now in its 6th year, the City of Columbus, Department of Development's ("City") Accelerate Columbus 2027: Administering Small Business, Entrepreneur and Non-profit Training Programs and Services ("Program"). The City is seeking applications from individuals, firms, and/or organizations ("Applicants") to provide programs/services to small businesses and non-profits on behalf of the City as part of the Program. The goal of the Accelerate Columbus program is to provide structured training, advising, and technical assistance to both aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small businesses located within the boundaries of the City of Columbus that have 15 or fewer W-2 employees, as well as existing non-profit organizations located within the boundaries of the City of Columbus providing direct services to Households below the ALICE threshold . This Program plays a strategic role in meeting gaps identified in the City's Small Business Ecosystem Assessment and resulting Columbus Small Business Agenda.
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